Perfusion Assistant/HIPEC

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perfusion Assistant operates and maintains autologous blood therapy devices and related equipment, and supports the perfusionist in selecting, preparing, operating, and maintaining the heart/lung machine and accessory equipment. The role cleans and maintains perfusion equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFUs), performs point-of-care (POC) testing, and assists with clinical and nonclinical tasks in the perfusion department. The position is based at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and has a rotating work shift. The role is a regular employee position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of previous experience as a perfusion assistant, technical partner, or in an equivalent role.
Less than 1 year of experience with sterile technique.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of perfusion and surgical equipment.
Ability to properly set up any equipment necessary for a medical procedure.
Passion for learning new skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Medical technology training.
At least 1 year of experience with medical equipment.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate autotransfusion and other blood-management devices, including preparing anticoagulant solutions for surgical procedures.
Maintain and document quality controls (QCs) for blood-management devices according to manufacturer guidelines.
Set up and prime the heart/lung machine and other extracorporeal circuits.
Transport blood samples for laboratory evaluation.
Check and stock operating-room carts with perfusion supplies and instruments.
Assist with perfusion department projects.
Clean and maintain medical equipment, including heater-coolers, according to manufacturers’ IFUs.
Dispose of waste after procedures and keep the perfusion workroom organized and clean.
Document in-patient records during procedures.
Assist the perfusion manager with the perfusion call schedule, PTO requests, and other departmental tasks.
Order drugs, cardioplegia solution, and other perfusion department supplies.
Set up, calibrate, and operate electronic monitoring and diagnostic equipment used during surgery and the postoperative period.
Operate POC instruments and perform their QCs according to manufacturer requirements.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
Supplemental insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Retirement plans.
Tuition assistance.
Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts.
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.